Avian Breeder Blog

Taking care of a bird is a big responsibility. Its life will depend on you. Many birds are purchasedon an "impulse buy". It is hard to resist those cute, cuddly guys, when visiting your local pet stores.Unfortunately, many birds are purchased with little information on their care and with less thanadequate housing. It would be wise to do some studying on the different species, their needs, if amale or female of that particular species would be a better choice and breeder versus broker (petstores). The internet and your local library is a good place to start. Magazines are also readilyavailable. Talk to your avian veterinarian and friends who have birds.

Thought should be given to the noise frequency and level; amount of space the bird, its toys, food,cage, etc…, will take up, and daily care requirements as well as the amount of time you have tospend with your new feathered friend. Birds live in flocks and you actually become the flock whenyou adopt a bird. Who will babysit when you go out of town?

When you have made your choice, try talking to others who own that specific bird. One way to doso is to join your local bird clubs. There you will meet people who own birds or know breeders who raise them. After purchasing your bird, a general checkup by an avian veterinarian isrecommended. You may be surprised to know that not all veterinarians treat birds. Beak, wingand nail trims will be necessary for parrot type species and can be discussed on your initial visit.

Buy the largest cage you can afford and make sure it is small enough to fit through doorways. Besure to wash the new cage thoroughly upon arrival. Thought should be given where the cage will be placed. Kitchens should be avoided as Teflon pans when heated to a high temperatures exude a gas that can be deadly to birds. Scented candles also carry the same threat. Change the paper daily.

A good diet is paramount. A commercially prepared "pellet" diet is recommended as well as freshfruits and vegetables. A good quality seed mix is allowable in very small quantities. Do not feedyour bird something you yourself would not eat. Junk food is to be avoided as well as alcohol andtobacco fumes. Avocado, fruit seeds (like apples and oranges) and chocolate can be toxic to birds.Wash fresh food thoroughly. Supplemental vitamins are essential. Safe, non toxic toys, made forbirds are necessary for the psychological development of your pet.

Bird ownership gives countless rewards. With a bit of research, lots of love and attention and a fewminor adjustments to living quarters, "bringing home baby" can be a happy and rewardingexperience for both you and your new avian friend. Submitted by Thunderbirds USA Aviary.

AvianBreeder.com was started by my dad and I in 2003. He was hand raising african greys, conures and macaws, and I was building websites. We were looking for a better way to sell our pet birds than the free classified ad sites that included lots of junk postings. Over the years, AvianBreeder.com has helped customers find that perfect pet, helped aviaries sell more birds, and grown steadily in the natural search rankings for pet bird terms.

This dramatic redesign and new chapter includes huge improvements on how customers are able to browse through bird options and find the best pet for their family. It's visually beautiful and easy to navigate. We still believe that bird breeders who are hand raising and caring for baby birds are the best source for your pet bird. That's why we connect you directly with them...with no middle man. In addition, they are the best resource for information on the species they raise and we will share that knowledge through this blog.

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